Does a CalTrain monthly pass work as a transfer on the San Jose VTA Lightrail?

Question

I need to use lightrail to get to CalTrain. Do I need to purchase a separate monthly pass from VTA to use the lightrail? I can't find evidence of this on the VTA site, but this morning I watched someone flash their CalTrain monthly when asked to show their ticket. Anyone have experience with this?

Answer 1

If your Caltrain pass covers at least 2 zones, then yes.

see http://www.caltrain.com/caltrain_agency_...

"FREE TRANSIT CONNECTION

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority allows customers presenting a two-zone or greater adult or senior/disabled Caltrain Monthly Pass to receive a local fare credit on its bus and light rail services. Youth riders are allowed the same courtesy when they present a two-zone or greater Caltrain Monthly Pass.

SamTrans allows customers presenting a two-zone Caltrain Monthly Pass to receive a local fare credit on its fixed-route buses. "